It happened early Tuesday morning, waking up residents on Timberwyck Lane in Burlington.

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Residents who live in the condominium complex said they are still in shock at what happened while investigators in Boone County say an incident like this is unusual and surprising.

Several calls were made to 911, including the daughter of the car owner.

Authorities say he was not home at the time of the explosion.

Residents say they were shocked when smoke started coming from the car and car parts were blown more than 100 feet away.

“We just all came out, took a look and noticed car parts everywhere," one resident said.

Authorities said this was not your average teen prank.

"We’re used to kids maybe blowing up a mailbox here and there, but to actually set a device on or in a car and blow it up, and they did quite a bit of damage. Yes, very unusual," Maj. Tom Scheben with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

What was recovered by investigators is being analyzed.

Authorities said it is most likely an explosive device.

Law enforcement officials and residents are both wondering why someone would do this.

“Especially here. I’m not saying we’re immune here, but a little small community? It just makes you wonder," the resident said.

Investigator said they don't believe the owner of the car was targeted. They said it is likely a random act.

Investigators are looking at area businesses to see if any security cameras picked up anything suspicious that could help with the investigation.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office asked anyone with information to contact them.